Jessica "Jess" Smith, BACP
3 years in practice
Jessica "Jess" Smith welcomes people who are feeling stressed, anxious, unsure about relationships, or struggling with self-esteem.
License and registration
- BACP
- 405377 · expires February 2026
- Years in practice
- 3
- Languages
- English
Details are as listed on the therapist's public professional profile. You can check the registration with the body that granted it.
About Jessica
Jessica "Jess" Smith welcomes people who are feeling stressed, anxious, unsure about relationships, or struggling with self-esteem. She also supports those dealing with ADHD, attachment and abandonment concerns, and the strain that family problems can bring. Jess aims to create a calm, accepting space where people can speak freely and begin to sort things out.
Jess works in a straightforward, person-focused way. She listens first, then helps identify the patterns keeping problems going.
Background and approach
Sessions can include practical strategies as well as time to reflect on emotions and past experiences. That mix helps with day-to-day worries and deeper relational issues. Her approach draws on Emotionally-Focused Therapy and client-centred ideas to explore feelings and improve connection to oneself.
She also uses cognitive behavioural techniques to spot unhelpful thinking, mindfulness to manage stress, and Jungian ideas to look at patterns that repeat over time. Jess has three years' experience and holds BACP registration with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy. She practices in the United Kingdom and works in English.
Sessions are offered online by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging. Therapy uses a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time, and fees vary with location and the therapist's availability. To begin, select the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a session.
Focus areas and approaches
Everything Jessica lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Self esteem
- ADHD
- Abandonment
- Attachment issues
- Autism and Asperger Syndrome
- Avoidant personality
- BDSM, kink, and alternative sex culture
- Body image
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Emptiness
- Family problems
- Forgiveness
- Gender dysphoria
- Guilt and shame
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Midlife crisis
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
- Postpartum depression
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-love
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Sexuality
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches Jessica names
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Jungian Therapy
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
Naming an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist lists and does not check training records.
Online support
How different approaches work online
Emotionally-Focused Therapy focuses on understanding and reorganising emotions. It helps people see how feelings shape their reactions and relationships, and supports new ways of responding to those feelings. Client-Centred Therapy places the person at the heart of sessions, giving space to be heard and to find their own solutions at a comfortable pace. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy is practical and goal-oriented, helping people spot unhelpful thoughts and try out new behaviours to reduce symptoms like anxiety and stress.Choosing the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, preferences and what has or hasn't helped before. Together they will decide which methods to try and adjust the plan as things change, keeping the process collaborative and tailored to the person's needs.
Online therapy offers flexibility for busy lives. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation without travel, phone sessions can be a good fit when bandwidth is low, and live chat or text sessions work for quick check-ins or when writing feels easier. These options make it simpler to fit therapy around work, caring commitments or daily routines while still using the therapeutic tools described above.
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Questions people ask
What kinds of concerns does Jess help with?
She supports people experiencing stress, anxiety, relationship and family worries, low self-esteem and ADHD-related difficulties, along with issues like attachment, body image and communication problems.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is calm and person-focused. She listens carefully, helps spot patterns, and uses practical steps alongside emotional exploration.
How much experience does she have?
She has three years of clinical experience working with a range of emotional and relational concerns.
What credentials and location apply to this counsellor?
She is registered with the BACP, the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, and practices in the United Kingdom.
Which languages and international arrangements are supported?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
Therapy is offered by video call, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging to suit different preferences and schedules.
How does cost and payment work?
Fees vary with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
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